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Candidates
VOTE
Olson
County commissioner
District 1 — Page 3
Elect Douglas County Commissioner District 5
Anje de Knijf
Greg Lynn
Local Ballot Questions in the November 4th MIKE
District 3— Page 4
Doug N. Johnson
Eric Rieman
General Election
District 5
Nancy L. Epstein Nancy Epstein Republican
Michael Olson
County Commission
School Board — Page 5
Area 1 District #5
Karen H. Chessell Community Leadership
Charles ‘Chuck’ Swanson • 5 years on the Douglas County Planning Commission
Area 3
I am running for office
Greg Felton because it is time for citizen • Extensive work on the 10 year master plan update
Cindy Trigg representation on the • Graduate of Leadership Douglas County
Gardnerville Town Board — Page 6 Douglas County Commission. • President Business Council of Douglas County
Paul Lindsay As a 14-year resident of the
Robin Bernhard Community Understanding:
Carson Valley with 25 years
Michael Smith • Water issues
of business experience, I bring independence and
Indian Hills — Page 6 loyalty to ALL residents of Douglas County. • Economic Issues
Art Baer • Open Space
Brian Buffo
Dianne Humble Fournier As your County Commissioner I will • Infrastructure
Laura Lau • Stand up for fiscal responsibility Community Direction:
Gardnerville Ranchos — Page 7 • Find real solutions to growth
Cade Baligad • Protect our quality of life • Work within the Master Plan

MIKE
David Bourne • Retain open space and
Jeremy D. Davidson local water rights
I’m working to be your voice on The County
Assembly — Page 8 • Planned Infrastructure
Commission. Please join me in a campaign that

O LSO N
JoEtta Brown
David Schumann unites our community and moves us to a bright and • Stable Budget
James Arnold Settelmeyer secure future.
Endorsed by:
Supreme Court — Page 9
Mary ‘Kris’ Pickering This is your community… it should be your voice. • East Fork Fire Employees Association
Deborah Schumacher • Douglas County Sheriff Protective Association
Thomas Frank Christensen
Mark Gibbons “I pledge to work hard for Douglas County with ALL • Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors (SNAR)
State School Board — Page 10
decisions based on the county’s BEST INTEREST….” • LakeTahoe Gaming Alliance
Dave Cook - Nancy Epstein
Barbara Myers
State ballot questions
www.electmikeolson.com

It's Your Community

U.S. Congress — Page 11 I ASK FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Craig Bergland
Jill Derby 775-267-5107 • info@NancyEpstein2008.com
John Everhart
Dean Heller www.NancyEpstein2008.com
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Douglas County Board of Commissioners

Anje de Knijf
Party: Democrat
Address: 1218 Sierra Vista Drive,
Gardnerville
Occupation: Realtor
Age: 58
Contact information: adeknijf@gbis.com
Education: Graduated from San Diego State University with a bache-
lor’s degree in psychology with distinction in my major with a special-
ization in statistical analysis and experimental design.
Honors: I attended the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce
Leadership program
Platform: The upcoming election is a critical one that can determine
the economic future of Douglas County for a long time and I felt com-
pelled to run so that as a county commissioner I can make those
decisions that would be to the best interest of our county. As a county
commissioner I will address and support economic stability as the No.
1 priority in Douglas County.
I see the managed growth that we currently enjoy hampering the
economic growth we could realize. Managed growth is fine when
there is growth to manage. However, the current building permit allo-
cation system is actually impeding those who desire to build in
Douglas County from realizing their goals.
Why constrain an owner from building by having them wait until the
next allocation quarter before issuing a permit when there are alloca-
tions left begging each quarter? This does nothing to boost our local
economy but prevents work for builders, orders to building supply out-
lets, building permit revenues for the county, hookup fee revenue for
the improvement districts. I think that it is going to be difficult enough
to provide necessary services in the first responder segment, educa-
tion sector and senior services with our current budget let alone the
reduced county revenues we would have with managed growth.
Why deny channels of revenue that the county can certainly uti-
lize? I am, however, opposed to development of our Valley corridor
(along Highway 395).
Our quality of life is certainly deserving of protection. The potential
consequences have not been sufficiently researched to give carte
blanche to projects like the Park proposal. Our longstanding ranching
community certainly deserves the support and respect of the board of
commissioners. As a county commissioner i will always have the
good of the entire county as my No. 1 priority. A vote for me is a vote
for Douglas County.
District 1
Greg Lynn
Party: Republican
Place of residence: 1218
Bobwire Lane, Gardnerville,
(51⁄2 years, 28-year local
resident)
Occupation: General
building contractor
Age: 62
Contact information:
265-9340
electgreglynn@charter.net
aught6@charter.net
www.electgreglynn.com
Education: Bachelors, St. Mary's College,
California, 1967 Graduate studies, San
Francisco State University, 1967-69
Platform: My connection with Carson Valley
goes back to before I was born. My mother
was in the Army during WWII flying B-17s out
of the Minden airport as a ferry pilot. My father
was also a pilot and ran a crop dusting busi-
ness here during the war. In the winter they
dumped hay out of the bombers to feed the
range cattle. When folks gripe about growth
and say they’d like to see the Valley the way it
was in 1995 (or 1990 or 1985), in a perfect
world I’d like it the way it was in 1955. Alas,
those days are behind us.
I’m a life-long Republican, a 28-year local
resident and have lived in the district I seek to
represent since 2002. I’ve also been doing
business in district since 1995 and have run a
general contracting business in the county as
a licensed contractor since 1985.
In the late ’80s and early ’90s I was
involved with what was then the Builder’s
Association of Douglas County, serving as
vice-president for four years and also serving
as association liaison to the county building
department where I wrote the department’s
newsletter for 10 years, keeping the building
community current with code and policy
changes.
More recently I spent 16 months sitting
across the table with representatives from the
Sustainable Growth Initiative Committee, com-
ing to a compromise agreement that ultimately
resulted in the adoption of the current building
permit allocation system in July of 2007.
Additionally, I spent the summer of 2007 as
facilitator of a county/industry review panel
updating the county’s design manual for
development projects (roads, sewer, water
and drainage). We were able to come to
terms on just about everything, except for the
drainage element, and the update was adopt-
ed by the board of commissioners in the fall of
2007.
Also, in 1997 I was approached by the
county to design and build the Douglas
County Shooting Facility. This project was
done on a volunteer basis on my part, largely
employed trusty labor from the jail, as well as
participation from a variety of local contrac-
tors, and was completed in the spring of 1998.
In the fall of 2007 I again volunteered to
reconstruct this facility to improve public safety
for the long run, and this effort was completed
in November of 2007.
Last but not least, I spent a good part of
last summer working on the floodplain man-
agement ordinance, both through the work-
shop process, and the technical review com-
mittee that actually hammered out the lan-
guage and worked through the sticking points.
What I hope to demonstrate with this brief
resume is a long-term familiarity with the inter-
nal county dynamics and a history of working
with a variety of county department staff, from
manager, sheriff, parks, and others.
I’ve come to the decision to run for this
office through a somewhat non-traditional
series of public service experiences. Rather
than describe this complicated sequence of
events, I’ll just say that I’ve had 20 years of
practice at doing the homework and am ready
and willing to put forth the effort required.
Anyone is welcome to call for more details
or expansion on my thoughts on how I feel the
county should work. I’m a working man so I’m
not home during the day and you’ll get my
answering machine. Don’t worry, I’ll call back.

Douglas County ballot questions

DOUGLAS COUNTY
ADVISORY QUESTION NO. 1
Should the Douglas County Building Permit
Allocation and Growth Management Ordinance,
Douglas County Code Chapter 20.560, passed
by the Board of County Commissioners, and
effective July 1, 2007, and as amended, remain
in effect?
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL
DISTRICT BOND QUESTION:
Shall Douglas County School District be
authorized to issue general obligation school
bonds to improve, equip, acquire and construct
school facilities?
Taxes generated by the district’s existing
school bond property tax not needed for pay-
ment of bonds and purposes related to the
bonds including the required reserves for bonds
in any year may be used for capital projects.
District projections at the time the bonds are
issued must indicate that issuance of the bonds
will not result in an increase of the existing
school bond property tax rate of 10 cents per
$100 of assessed value. If approved, this
authorization will expire Nov. 4, 2018.
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Douglas County Board of Commissioners

District 3
Doug N. unteer Fire Department
Completed Leadership Institute, New York
NACO Legislative Committee Chairman 2008

Johnson University 2008

Current occupation is managing private
Platform:
Progress in motion.
investments. Steady improvement towards the goal of a
Party: Republican
Enjoy camping, hiking, river rafting, off-high- lean, transparent government not dependent
Address: 656 Mustang Lane,
way activities, horses, water sports, snow- on making deals with developers at the
Ruhenstroth, 24-year
boarding, collecting junk and gardening. expense of the people of Douglas County!
Douglas County resident
In a joint effort involving residents, staff and
Occupation: Investment
Record of Service: county officials, I supported and worked to
manager
Four years as Douglas County commissioner. create Douglas County's first growth ordi-
Age: 45
Contact information:
790-3195
Carson Water Subconservancy, 2005-present
Nevada Association of Counties (NACO),
nance and building permit allocation. This
ordinance will protect both the rural communi- Eric Rieman
2005-present ty and development rights within our code. I Party: Independent
dougnjohnson@charter.net American
Virginia & Truckee Railroad Commission, have worked, and am still working tirelessly
www.vote4doug.net Address: 750 Highway
2007 on resolving many issues like growth ordi-
Carson Valley Chamber 2005-present (alter- nance adherence, responsible flood drainage 395, Gardnerville
Biography: Occupation: Rancher
nate) China Spring Youth Camp 2005-present management, keeping public lands open,
Born in Olympia, Wash. in 1963. Age: 44
NACO Meth Committee 2006 retaining sheriff deputies and firefighters, fis-
Married at Walley’s Hot Springs in 1989 to Contact information:
cal responsibility and maintaining our rural
wife Janice. We have two young adults age 265-5326
Honors: community airport. With your help there is
17 and 16. ericrieman@clearwire.
Douglas County Commission Chairman 2007 nothing we can't achieve in Douglas County. I
Worked 20 years at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe in net
Nevada Off Highway Vehicle Committee ask you for your support and your vote Nov.
various positions.
Chairman 2007 4. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail.
Volunteered 10 years with Ruhenstroth Vol-

Nancy L. Epstein
Party: Democrat
Address: 1582 Saratoga Ct.,
Minden
Occupation: Closed-captioning
provider/Owner of Captivision
Age: 50
Contact Information:
267-5107
267-5118
info@NancyEpstein2008.com
www.NancyEpstein2008.com
P.O. Box 2406, Minden, NV 89423
Education: Associate in Science Degree
Two years of Conversational Sign Language
Record of Service: Court Appointed Special Advo-
cate
Active member of the Douglas County Democra-
tic Central Committee
Active member of the Douglas County Democra-
tic Women
Elected delegate to the 2008 Nevada Democrat-
ic State Convention
National Court Reporters Association
United States Court Reporters Association
Honors: Registered Professional Reporter
Registered Merit Reporter
Federally Certified Real-Time Reporter
Platform: My family and I moved to Carson Val-
ley in 1994 from Anchorage, Alaska. My hus-
District 5
band, Kim, owns Toiyabe Builders and we have
two daughters.
As a small business owner for 25 years I feel I
understand the unique challenges facing our
community. I am running for county commission
because I believe in the public process and an
open and transparent government that serves its
residents well. I am a fair and open-minded can-
didate who is not beholden to any special inter-
ests.
As your county commissioner I will:
■ Stand up for fiscal responsibility
■ Find real solutions to growth
■ Protect our quality of life
I want to participate in balancing the budget
while protecting cuts that may have a detrimental
effect on our teens and senior citizens. I think
we should follow the master plan and the growth
management ordinance for a 2 percent cumula-
tive cap on growth. We need to support our law
enforcement, public schools, libraries and parks
and recreation department to preserve our won-
derful quality of life.
I am committed to supporting our local small
businesses and as a token of fiscal responsibility,
all of my campaign funds will be spent within
Douglas County. No donations from PACs have
been accepted.
I have the time and energy to commit to the
board of county commissioners (about 40 hours
a week) and I have the ability, good judgment
and heart to put the best interests of the resi-
dents of Douglas County first in all decisions that
are made. I ask for your support.
Michael Olson
Party: Republican
Address: 3605 Silverado Drive, Jacks Valley
Occupation: Manager Risk Services
Age: 47
Contact information:
mike@electmikeolson.com
www.electmikeolson.com
267-2611
Education: Business and science courses
Record of Service:
I am currently in my fifth year as a Douglas County Planning
Commissioner. I have served on the Carson Tahoe Hospital
Building Committee and am in my second term as the President
of the Business Council of Douglas County. I also participate in
many other volunteer functions throughout Douglas County.
Platform:
My interest in running for this office is based on our communi-
ty. I believe we are losing our sense of community. The divisive-
ness that our community is experiencing is helping to deteriorate
our “let’s raise the barn together” attitude and damaging our
loved rural character. We need to get back to addressing the
issues together and solving them together; keeping the focus on
what is good for Douglas County.
I believe that type of direction comes from the top and I can
display that attitude. I am a business person and believe that the
county should be run like a business. When addressing contin-
ued budget issues, we need to make the necessary cuts without
letting the train get off the track. We will have many tough deci-
sions coming before the county commissioners in the next four
years and I believe that I will be a good representative for the
people of Douglas County. Call me, if you would like to discuss
the issues.
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Douglas County School Board Area 1
Karen H. the Year, 2007. Educator of Excellence
Award Charles ‘Chuck’ Platform: Education
is a local responsi-

Chessell Platform: I have been active in education for

Address: 2626 Gordon
Ave., Minden
Occupation: Consultant for
Family and Consumer Sci-
ences, Nevada Depart-
ment of Education. State advisor for the
Career & Technical Student Leadership
Organization, Family, Career & Community
Leaders of America. I’m also the civil rights
compliance coordinator.
Age: 48
Contact Information:
234-4124
chessell@charter.net
450-7888
Incumbency: I was appointed in January
2006, elected, un-opposed in August 2006.
Education: Bachelor of science in home
economics education from Brigham Young
University, Provo, Utah, 1983
Master of arts in educational administration
from California State University Long
Beach, California, 1993.
Record of Service: I was a classroom
teacher for 20 years. I taught at middle and
high school levels in California and in Clark
County before moving to my current posi-
tion in 2004. Scout leader for five years in
Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts Career and
Community Leaders of America for more
than four years.
Honors: Member of Nevada School Board of
24 years, as a classroom teacher, on
Swanson bility. That as a
community, we all
Address: 1037 Sunburst Drive,
school improvement committees and as should take interest
Sunridge
the Family and Consumer Sciences con- and concern in the
Occupation: Consultant – professional
sultant for the State Department of Educa- academic and per-
civil engineer
tion. I have two children who attend Dou- sonal development
Age: 64
glas County schools. I’ve been a school of our children.
Contact information:
1
board trustee for 2 ⁄2 years. I have added to Whether we have children in the
swansonforschoolboard@verizon.net
the conversation on many issues. I bring a school system or do not, we as a com-
perspective of a classroom teacher, of munity do have a responsibility for a
Education: Bachelor of science, U.S.
career and technical education, civil rights strong, educated citizenry.
Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.
compliance and the experiences my chil- The effective use of a limited budg-
Masters of science (Aerospace Engi-
dren have had to the board. It takes time to et should be for the most critical
neering), Pennsylvania State
learn the role and responsibilities of a needs. Budget should reflect a per-
University; Masters of business
board member. The citizens of Douglas formance based education system
administration, CW Post Center, Long
County put their trust in me two years ago that at a minimum achieves basic
Island University
and I feel I have learned my role and con- skills in mathematics, language, sci-
tinue to have a positive contribution to ence, and history. The establishment
Record of service:
make for our students. of the priority of needs must include
Numerous volunteer positions includ-
Each student has unique needs. I’m inter- the wisdom of the public. I am a
ing city environmental and design
ested in understanding these needs and strong believer in open government
review boards, homeowners associa-
working with my colleagues to meet them with discussion and decisions made in
tions, and adult teaching. Extensive
in the most fiscally responsible way. I’m the light of the public.
professional management and engi-
interested in promoting opportunities for My background and education in
neer positions with U.S. Army, City of
each student toward their high school diplo- development and implementation of
San Francisco, National Park Service,
ma and success in life beyond high school, budgets, in relationship with unions
and Lyon County. Full time assistant
both personally and professionally. I want and employees, in establishment of
professor teaching core engineering.
to make sure that conversations on student priorities of capital and operating pro-
Past trustee and chairman of Indian
achievement include discussions on the grams, in facility and public works
Hills General Improvement District.
needs of all students, not just the needs of management, and in various civil engi-
gifted and talented students or the students neer fields would expand the current
Honors: 20 years of service in U.S.
who are not meeting the requirements of expertise and dedication of the exist-
Army awarded Legion of Merit,
the No Child Left Behind law. ing school board.
Bronze Star, and Air Medals.

Douglas County School Board Area 3

Greg Felton
Address: 204 Hubbard Drive, Stateline
Occupation: Aviation Consultant (I analyze aircraft
accidents and testify to their true causes)
Age: 45
Contact information:
gregoryrfelton@yahoo.com
www.felton.vpweb.com
Education: Harvey Mudd College – bachelor of science in engineer-
ing
Claremont Graduate School – master of science in engineering
University of San Diego – master of business administration
Platform: In simple terms, I promise to dedicate myself to under-
standing each issue that comes before the board and to make
rational decisions for the students and taxpayers.
I know all the current issues but it’s impossible to know what else
might arise, though clearly financial pressures will be an ongoing
theme which I’m prepared to manage. In all cases, I’ll listen first
rather than force my opinions on others.
I’m focused on running a positive campaign.
■ Our exchange student is from Chile. I now better understand the
challenges of non-native English speakers.
■ I analyze issues and propose innovative solutions. I collaborate,
but don't mimic.
■ I'm running because I simply care about our kids.
I would strongly encourage all voters to review my Web site, fel-
ton.vpweb.com, which I will continue to update with answers to
questions from people like you.
I hope I can count on your vote on Nov. 4.
Cindy Trigg
Address: 238 Terrace View
Drive, Stateline
Occupation: Retired American
Airlines, volunteer organizer
Age: 54
Contact information:
F4trigg@aol.com
338-1561
Education:
California brokers license, leadership and cultur-
al training American Airlines International purser
program, recruiter and trainer International
Flight Attendants.
Record of Service:
Elected in 2004 for four-year term, currently
serving as vice president, on Nevada
Association of School Boards.
Former Douglas County Democratic Central
Committee co-chair, Douglas County
Democratic Women fundraising chair and schol-
arship committee, Whittell High School cheer
coach and scholarship committee, Kingsbury
Middle School Parent Club Community Service
Award, Nevada Association of School Boards
School Board of the Year, American Airline serv-
ice awards, Recognized by retired Gen. Wesley
K. Clark in 2006 for community involvement.
Platform: “The Sky is the Limit, Education is the
Vehicle.” Your school board must be fiscally
responsible with your tax dollars. It needs to
have long term vision, effective communication
skills and be enthused about parent, teacher,
community and board member collaboration.
The current budget crisis demands experi-
ence on your board. I am committed to working
in a manner that finds solutions with the district
office and my fellow board members to maintain
and grow student achievement. In fiscally diffi-
cult times extra curricular programs all become
very vulnerable. I am committed to working with
our community, parents and local businesses to
develop innovative ways to help fund these pro-
grams, programs that for many students keep
them in school.
Alternative education, credit recovery and
career and technical education must continue to
grow these have a direct effect on high school
graduation rates. Our gifted students can not be
ignored, as a board we need to come to the
community with policies that enable all our stu-
dents to reach their full potential.
With the critical issues and budget cuts immi-
nent experience matters. I am proud to have
served Douglas County for the last four years
and proud of my record and my work with my
fellow board members. I am asking for your
continued support and your vote.
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Gardnerville Town Board

Paul Lindsay
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
Age: 37
Contacts:
790-1205
paullindsay@charter.net
Incumbency: 6 years
Education:
Bachelor of science in electrical engi-
neering and a master of science in com-
puter science
Record of Service:
My first opportunity to become involved
in the community came at age 31 with
my appointment to the Gardnerville
Town Board. Since then I have been an
ongoing member of the GE Volunteers
organization where I have participated
in such projects as the playground con-
struction for the Family Support Coun-
sel. I was the Gardnerville Town Board
chairman during Gardnerville’s 125th
birthday celebration, participated in the
public meetings for the creation of the
Plan for Prosperity, and have recently
been appointed to the Main Street
Gardnerville Program board that works
for the continued
economic develop- Robin Bernhard sinkhole on
Toler Lane
ment of Gard- Occupation: Owner of Bon Vivant (just outside
nerville’s downtown. Gourmet Gift Baskets the town limit)
Age: 38 is not the busi-
Honors: Contact information: ness of Gard-
Nevada State Rkbernhard@Gmail.com nerville.
licensed Profession- Robin@BonVivantLtd.com 2. I’d like to
al Engineer Education: Ohio University, Bache- work with
lors of Science in Education Bently and
Platform: It is my hope to continue help-
ing Gardnerville further develop itself as
Honors: Winner of the Barclays
Global Investors, “2007 Alpha
other developers of alternative
energy to make Gardnerville a
Michael
a family focused community that keeps
an eye on growth while honoring its her-
Award” for Innovative Investment
Strategy for alternative energy
“showcase town” for alternative
energy usage.
Smith
Occupation:
itage. With projects such as the Main investment. 3. I am determined to see recy- Videographer
Street Gardnerville Program we can cling pick-up brought to our town.
Platform: Age: 52
help stimulate economic development in I’ll work with vendors to make
Aside from the fiscal responsibili- Education:
our area by using concepts that have sure the service is affordable and
ty that must be a part of this easy for everyone.
Graduated from
been proven by more than 2000 other
office, I have four initiatives I’d 4. As a town board, we should National Louis
communities.
In addition to programs such as this, like to bring to the town of Gard- educate and empower the people University of
by organizing more community events nerville. of Gardnerville. I’d also like to Chicago in 1990
such as movies in the park, concerts, 1. I’d like to work more aggres- reach out to suppliers of defibrilla-
and other holiday festivities we can con- sively to develop a cohesive tion devices, used to treat people
tinue to build a town that welcomes visi- water plan not just for the town, in cardiac arrest, to get these
tors and serves the needs of its people. but also for the whole Valley. devices displayed publicly all over
I believe that Gardnerville has a bright We’re long past the time when a the Valley.
future and I hope to be a part of it.

Indian Hills General Improvement District

Art Baer Brian Buffo years. Over the last
33 years as a
tive into infrastructure development
and management. I would use my
Occupation: retired Occupation: Minden-Gardnerville Douglas County experience and expertise to help this
Resident of Indian Hills for 14 Sanitation District resident I have board to make informed decisions. If
years. Age: 33 seen our communi- elected, my vote would be driven by
Record of Service: Former Contact information: ty grow. Those 33 common sense and experience. My
trustee four years, U.S. Army b.buffo@yahoo.com years have led me goal is to have our board make fis-
Signal Corps four years Education: Graduated Douglas High to understand the cally responsible decisions for now
Biography: School 1993 issues we face. A and years from now. I believe my
Scientific and process instrumentation field for 27 Graduated RSI Technical School serious issue we face in Indian Hills fresh perspective would bring about
years; 12 years as regional manager. 1997 is the declining state of our infra- some of the changes necessary for
Platform: Retired and very interested in seeing Platform: structure. Being a Minden- our community. I look forward to the
Indian Hills continue to progress and grow. Please I was born and raised in Gardnerville Gardnerville Sanitation District oper- opportunity to serve with integrity
1
remember to vote. and I have lived in Indian Hills for 3 ⁄2 ator has given me a unique perspec- and honesty.

Dianne Humble equipment and gazebo’s. We built a new office

Fournier
Occupation: Realtor Broker
Nevada and California
Age: 67
Contact:
www.nevada-properties.com
nevada-properties@charter.net
Education: University of California Dominguez
Hills Carson, Calif.
1
Platform: I’ve lived in Sunridge for 9 ⁄2 years. I
was formerly appointed to a year of service
and elected to a 4-year term. I was secretary
treasurer. We increased the size and re-
opened a bigger James Lee Park with
improvements including lighted ballfields and
my own special project, a skate board park,
handicapped restrooms, snack bar, trees and
benches on walking paths. Improved on the
two Sunridge parks with barbecues child’s
and board room with kitchen and restrooms.
We procured a $1.7 million grant to use
towards our arsenic requirements. I took
classes and learned about water and waste-
water issues and continue those interests
today. I have held an active real estate license
in California since 1973 and curently hold a
Nevada brokers license maintaining my career
in real estate. With the support of the board I
will require financial responsibility and
accountability. I have, and will continue to
question overspending as in past fuel costs,
and overtime in our 12-mile district. I will work
to keep our water safe, and maintain our parks
and streets. It is clear we need change and
improvement with experience and honesty,
and true integrity. I am that change who will
work for the taxpaying residents. I am honest,
and pocess a high level of integrity. I’m a
state-licensed businessperson, willing to serve
the district’s best interests.
Laura Lau fiscally responsible while continu-
ing to run the district as efficiently
Occupation:
Certified plans
as possible. I bring honesty,
integrity, and accountability to the
examiner Indian Hills General Improvement
Age: 51 District board. I wish to continue
Contact Information: my work to make the quality of life
267-4251 better for the residents of Indian
rocklaur@gbis. Hills. Major issues facing the dis-
com trict include meeting state mandat-
Incumbency: I have been an Indian ed requirements for our water
Hills GID Trustee for four years quality, upgrades to our waste-
Douglas County Leadership water facility, as well as keeping
Graduate, 2007 on track with our maintenance
Secretary/Treasurer, IHGID schedules for our parks and
Board, 2006 streets. We can work through this
Vice Chairman, IHGID Board, financially challenging time and
2007 still keep within our approved
Chairman, IHGID Board, 2008 budget. Together we can make it
Platform: happen. I would appreciate your
We are living in challenging times. vote.
Therefore, we must continue to be
 Local races Page 7

Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District

Cade Baligad
Occupation: For the past 11
years I have been a teacher
Age: 35
Contact Information:
265-8809
cbcalls@charter.net
Incumbency: Gardnerville
Ranchos General Improve-
ment District trustee for the
past four years.
Education: I graduated from
Douglas High School in 1991;
Western Nevada Community
College with an Associates of
Applied Science in 1994; Uni-
versity of Nevada, Reno with
a Bachelor of Science in
1998; and the University of
Phoenix with a Master of Arts
in Education, Administration
and Supervision in 2001. I
graduated with honors from
UNR and UOP.
Record of Service: It is with
great pride that I have served
as an elected to the Gard-
nerville Ranchos General
Improvement District for the
past four years and for the
past two years I have served
as the district treasurer. I
have been ranked as one of
the top three teachers by The
Record-Courier in 2007;
served as a department chair
for Douglas High School’s
Career and Technical Educa-
tion Department; a Skills USA
Advisor; a board member for
the Neva-
da State
Automotive
Standards;
a board
member
for the
Nevada
State Colli-
sion Repair
Technology Skill Standards;
former member of the Neva-
da State Partnership to Pre-
vent Teenage Pregnancy; for-
mer board member for Ducks
Unlimited; worked as a volun-
teer for the Kids’ Fishing
Derby; and in 1999 won the
Nevada State Duck Calling
Championship. Additionally,
as a teacher, I am proud to
say that I have served my
country, state and county for
the past 11 years.
Platform: My platform is com-
munity based. By incorporat-
ing input from citizens, I have
been able to provide quality
leadership and good deci-
sions for the residents of the
Gardnerville Ranchos.
As a Trustee for the past four
years, there are several
things I am particularly proud
of: the development of Mitch
Drive Park; the finalization of
Bluerock Park; expansion of
our trail system; the develop-
ment of traffic calming
devices and street improve-
ment projects. Furthermore, I
am pleased that the Gard-
nerville Ranchos has not
raised the ad valorem tax
rate; held developers
accountable; helped develop
our policies and procedures
manual and our snow
removal policy; and serve as
a lighthouse general improve-
ment district for our state.
My personal capstone as a
trustee over the past four
years is the master plan for,
and our development of Mitch
Drive Park. Here we have
taken a barren piece of dis-
trict owned property and
turned it into a functional park
in progress. We have suc-
cessfully completed a tennis
court and practice wall, a trail
system, picnic areas, water
fountains, children’s play-
ground and climbing wall,
benches, horse trail, parking
areas and landscaping. Our
future plans include a fishing
pond, a skate park, common
areas, gazebo, restrooms
and a new district office. I
plan on looking into develop-
ing such things as a dog
park, BMX track, and volley-
ball court. It is with projects
like these, and with your sup-
port, I ask for your vote this
November.
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David Bourne
Occupation: Fire Captain/Paramedic
Age: 38
Contact Information:
nvfyrslyr@yahoo.com
Education: Douglas High graduate,
some college
Record of Service: I have been
involved in the fire service for 24
years, starting as a cadet in a vol-
unteer station at the age of 14. I
have been employed in the fire
service full time since 1991 holding
various positions in the depart-
ment. Started as an emergency
medical technician, upgraded to
firefighter/paramedic, and have
now been a fire captain for the past
five years.
Platform: The Gardnerville Ranchos
GID had done a good job in mak-
ing sure that they district grows in a
responsible manner while continu-
ing to be fiscally responsible. As
the district continues to grow, it will
take a board that is willing to make
the tough decisions and to ensure
that the residents of the Gard-
nerville Ranchos get the most for
their money. Here are a few items
that I feel are a priority:
■ Growth needs to managed
responsibly and done in a smart
manner. Water is the major natural
resource that is
going to effect
growth. Prior to
any recommen-
dation for
approval, it
needs to be
ensured that
adequate water
and other
resources are available.
■ New growth should be held
responsible, as they are now, for
putting the water, sewer, and road
infrastructure in place and then
petitioning the district for annexa-
tion. Current residents of the Gard-
nerville Ranchos should not be
held responsible for paying for this
part of growth.
■ Continued growth in the area of
family activities in order to make
this community a more family
friendly area. Additional growth and
facilities at the Mitch Park as well
as other opportunities that arise
should be looked at. There are
many green belt areas around that
could potentially be used for this
goal.
■ Continue the road maintenance
program, managed in a fiscally
responsible manner, to ensure that
the roadways are maintained and
will not cost more to fix in the
future.

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 Page 8 State races
Assembly District 39
JoEtta Brown James Arnold Conservation
District
Party: Democrat Elected by the
Residence: Gardnerville Settelmeyer landholders of
Occupation: Retired after 30 years Party: Republican Carson Valley.
in corporate banking Residence: Gardnerville ■ Volunteer
Contact Information: Occupation: Ranch Manager Teacher, Jacks
joetbro@aol.com Age: 37 Valley Elementary
JoEttaBrown.com Contact: School daughter's
770 Highway 395,
Incumbency: Currently serving on the Douglas County
Planning Commission
David Gardnerville 89410
kindergarten class every Friday.
■ Eagles in Agriculture presenter in
265-7739
Education: Attended Mount Saint Mary’s College, UCLA
and extensive seminars/workshops related to banking, Schumann www.JamesAD39@charter.net
this program since its inception.
■ Coach, FFA Livestock Judging
management, urban development, finance, diversity Party: Independent American www.JamesAD39.org Team
training, community organization, leadership training, Residence: Minden Legislative Building ■ Coach, 4-H Livestock Judging
small business development and urban renewal Occupation: Retired 401 South Carson Street Teams
Age: 69 Carson City, NV 89701-4747 ■ Founding father, Farmhouse
Record of Service: Douglas County Planning commis- Contact: (775) 684-8843 Fraternity, a nationally known non-
sioner; Nevada Alliance for Retired Americans treasur- www.iapn.org JSettelmeyer@asm.state.nv.us alcoholic fraternity.
er; Alliance for Retired Americans national board mem- (775) 220-8497 www.leg.state.nv.us ■ Member, California Agricultural
ber; Western Nevada College Advisory Board; Board P.O. Box 2103, Carson Teacher's Association
Family Support Council board, Sustainable Energy City NV 89702 Incumbency:
Development chief financial officer Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fist elected by the constituents of Platform
accounting from Temple Assembly District 39 in 2006 In these economic times the gov-
Honors: Soroptimist International governor, Olive Crest University. Two years work on ernment like the people of this great
Abused Children’s Shelter president, Woman Power an MBA at The Wharton Education: state are having to do more with
PAC Woman of the Year, Girl Scouts of America Graduate Division of the Douglas High less. This is not the time to increase
Leadership Award, Olive Crest Abused Children’s University of Penna. Hired by California State Polytechnic taxes on the people it is time to find
Shelter Service and Leadership Award, Mentor Award Continental Grain before I University, San Luis Obispo, bache- ways to help them.
for Business Development could finish my thesis. lor of science in agricultural sci- The state needs to evaluate all of
ence/education its programs and establish if they
Platform: The economy is now the most important Record of Service: Concord Law School are meeting their objectives and
issue. Two years ago Nevada had a budget surplus. Community Involvement: Completed Contracts, Civil eliminate ones that are not, or modi-
This year there has been excessive cuts to Nevada’s Chairman, Nevada Committee Procedure, Constitutional Law, fy them to meet the objectives. The
budget. Now there will be less money to improve edu- for Full Statehood My wife's Criminal Law Criminal Procedure, government waste that exists cannot
cation or social services. There will be less money for name is Elizabeth, my son's Torts, and Property Law courses be tolerated and must be discussed
health care for veterans and seniors. To better antici- name is David, he is 27 and Graduate National Conference of whether it is benefiting corporations,
pate fluctuations in Nevada’s economy, I support works in New York City as a State Legislators Legislative unions, or the bureaucracy itself. My
improved long-term financial planning. computer programmer. Academy and my colleagues already have
I strongly oppose any new taxes. I support bringing a Graduate Council of State bills that seek to address these
better balance to our tax structure. We need to encour- Platform: Government Western Leadership issues.
age growth in small business, require that corporations The federal government is Academy The best government is like a
pay their fair share and give relief to property owners. illegally occupying Nevada. good insurance policy. It costs you
We should become a leader in the alternative energy The reason given for not Record of Service: money from time to time. It's there
business which could produce jobs in Nevada. immediately giving the Carson Valley Conservation District for you in bad times and in the good
It is the responsibility of the state’s legislature to unowned land within Nevada secretary, then chairman. times you don't know it exists. In
establish laws that regulate, preserve and protect to the state government was Appointed to the Nevada State that vein, I feel government involve-
Nevada’s water. This must be done by taking into con- that the federal government Conservation Commission. Elected ment in private affairs should be
sideration what’s in the public’s best interest today as wanted to use it to pay off the as the vice chairman the first year, minimal at most.
well as what’s best for the environment and for future Civil War debt. That war ended and chairman the second. Government size must be kept in
generations. Water must be factored into decisions in 1865, its time to get the Named outstanding young Nevada check. I did this last legislative ses-
about growth. To improve the state’s educational sys- Feds off the 86 percent of farmer award in 2003, while attend- sion and plan on doing it again, if
tem we must first provide our students with the equip- Nevada land they claim to ing the awards congress in chosen by the citizens of Assembly
ment and supplies they need. Provide curriculum that own. Louisville, Ky. District 39. We must preserve our
will enable them to compete in a global market. We That would allow Nevada to U. S. Department of Agriculture natural resources my actions on the
must strive to improve the efficiency of the state’s edu- sell the land for housing and Farm Service Agency County state conservation commission and
cation system and the effectiveness of our educational gain income which it badly Committee vice-chairman. local conservation district, and
programs. The Millennium Scholarship has played a needs. I will work to free In the Legislature, serves on the endorsement by the Nevada
significant part in the educational life of many students. Nevada from federal occupa- Commerce and Labor, Conservation League combined with
It must remain and be fully funded this is a program tion. Governmental Affairs, and Election my knowledge of water resources
where public/private partnerships could be used. In 1994, the OECD Procedures and Constitutional will allow me to protect our commu-
Nevada should take the lead in developing solutions declared American K-12 Amendments committees. nities and states limited resources.
to improve health care access and affordability. One in schools substandard. I have Serves on the Senior and Veterans There are so many issues to
five Nevadans does not have health insurance. lived and worked abroad and study committee, and the Blue speak to that there is not enough
I strongly support well planned, managed growth that seen how true this declaration Ribbon Property Tax Committee. room to list them all. So I ask of you
provides open space. Development is a fine art that is. I will work to achieve school the reader, my constituent to contact
must be part of a vision that considers environmental choice so that parents can Honors: me for more information
impact over the long term. send their children to the ■ Chairman, Carson Valley
school of their choice.
State
Nevada Supreme Court Seat B
Mary ‘Kris’ Pickering
Residence: Las Vegas
Occupation: Trial and Appellate Attorney
Age: 55
Contact Information:
kp@morrislawgroup.com
www.krispickering.com
(702) 474-9472
(775) 829-6000
Education:
I graduated from Reno High School.
Graduated from Yale with honors
Attended law school at Georgetown
University Law Center and the University
of California, Davis, School of Law.
Record of Service: After law school, I served
as a law clerk to United States District
Judge Bruce R. Thompson, for whom the
federal building in Reno is named. I am a
Nevada Supreme Court Settlement Judge
and have been since 1997. Additionally, I
have served in a number of honorary posi-
tions over the years, including on the
Nevada Board of Bar Examiners, as
Washoe County Bar President, and on a
variety of state and federal court commit-
tees.
Honors:
Elected member of the American Law
Institute. I am recognized in Best Lawyers
in America, Super Lawyers, Benchmark,
Chambers, and Martindale Hubbell, all
peer review rating services. I've taught law
at UNLV Boyd School of Law and in
ALI/ABA and NITA programs.
Platform:
My principal qualification is experience
in law, including, specifically, Supreme
Court cases. I've practiced law in
Nevada Supreme Court Seat D
Thomas Frank
Christensen
Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada
Occupation: Lawyer, Arbitrator, Short Trial
judge, Supreme Court Settlement judge
Age: 52
Contact: 889 S. Rainbow Blvd. Ste 599
Las Vegas, Nevada 89145
(702) 216-1444
tomchristensen@gmail.com
www.electchristensen.com
Education: BS Mathematics Brigham
Young University 1979, Juris Doctor J.
Reuben Clark Law School 1982.
Service: Eagle Scout, Scout Leader,
Blind Center, J. Reuben Clark Law
School Alumni Board, New Vista Ranch,
Honors: A-V Martindale Hubble, Certified
Civil Trial Advocate National Board of
Nevada’s state and fed-
eral courts for 28 years,
handling a range of diffi-
cult and complex cases.
I've prepared and pre-
sented numerous
appeals to the Nevada
Supreme Court and the
Ninth Circuit and current-
ly serve as a Nevada Supreme Court
Settlement Judge. My opponent lacks
comparable experience. She acknowl-
edges she has never briefed and argued a
case to the Nevada Supreme Court. She
emphasizes her family court experience
but this is not a substitute for Supreme
Court experience. Family court matters
make up just 5 percent of the Supreme
Court's caseload and do not involve jury
trials, which almost all criminal and many
civil appeals present.
Nevada needs experienced representa-
tion on the Supreme Court across the
range of difficult substantive law issues the
Supreme Court hears.
Our appellate courts run best when
presided over by judges who have actual
experience before taking the bench with
trying cases and preparing and presenting
appeals. Both distant and current history
teaches this lesson. Many of our most dis-
tinguished Supreme Court Justices – from
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. to current U.S.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts
– came to the appellate bench from the
private sector, with experience handling
actual cases. Experience as an advocate
teaches, first hand, that the job of a judge
is not to legislate from the bench but to
decide individual cases according to the
Constitution, statutes and applicable
precedent, which is my pledge to you.
Trial Advocacy.
Platform:
My main promise is
to decide cases based
on the law.
A second major
promise is to "publish"
more opinions. The
Supreme Court of
Nevada uses "unpublished" opinions far
too frequently. This gives the appear-
ance of favoritism to certain litigants,
allows for sloppy legal reasoning, and
does not provide leadership to the lower
court, lawyers or litigants. If there were
more published opinions from the
Supreme Court of Nevada litigants
would have greater certainty about what
the law is and this would reduce litiga-
tion and the workload on the court.
Finally, I would provide leadership for the
entire judiciary.
Deborah
Schumacher
Place of Residence: Washoe County
Occupation: District Court Judge
Age: 53
Contact information:
judgeschumacher@gmail.com
www.SchumacherForJustice.com
Education: Valparaiso University, BA
History and Political Science
University of Chicago, MA U.S.
History
University of Notre Dame, Ph.D.
Candidate and J.D. (law)
Record of Service:
Washoe County District Court Judge
since 1997. Served on the Supreme
Court's Ethics 2000 Commission,
Statewide Adoption Advisory
Taskforce, and Court Improvement
Project. Pro tem federal magistrate
judge. Past president of the Nevada
District Judges Association and
teach at the National Judicial
College.
Honors:
Nevada Women's Fund Woman of
Achievement. I have been honored
for by Court Appointed Special
Advocates, Washoe County Social
Services (for founding Adoption
Day) and in June 2008, by the
Sierra Association of Foster
Families.
Platform:
Every Nevadan is affected by the
decisions of our state's highest
court. The Nevada Supreme Court's
most important function is to provide
Mark Gibbons
Occupation: Chief Justice, Nevada
Supreme Court
Age: 57
Contact: 533 W. Caroline St., Carson
City, NV 89703
sandragibbons@sbcglobal.net
Incumbency: Nevada Supreme Court
Justice for six years
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree from
University of California at Irvine; Juris
Doctor Degree from Loyola University
School of Law
Record of Service: I have been a judge
for 12 years. I was Chief Judge in
District Court before I was elected to the
Nevada Supreme Court in 2002. I live in
Page 9
the final word on
Nevada law. For
example, the
Supreme Court
recently decided
whether certain
candidates are
barred by term lim-
its from seeking
re-election and determined which
names appear on our election bal-
lots. I will provide the highest level
of scholarship to the interpretation of
Nevada law.
If elected, I will continue to decide
cases impartially and according to
the law. Public confidence is under-
mined when courts act like legisla-
tures. As a former American history
teacher, I have deep respect for our
government's separation of powers.
As a judge, I am dedicated to ensur-
ing that my performance enhances,
and never undermines, public confi-
dence in the judiciary. In my 11
years as a judge, I have never
answered a judicial discipline com-
plaint.
I have unusually broad legal
experience. I handled business,
bankruptcy and commercial litigation
as a lawyer, but I have presided
over juvenile, elder and domestic
cases as a judge. More than 60 per-
cent of the work in our trial courts is
in juvenile and family law. I have
unique expertise in juvenile law that
no current Supreme Court Justice
shares. I also am the only Northern
Nevada resident in my race.
Northern Nevada. My
opponent is a Las
Vegas attorney. I
understand the
issues which affect
the lives of all
Northern Nevada res-
idents.
Honors: I was the top rated Supreme
Court Justice in the 2008 Review
Journal Survey. While I was a District
Judge, I broke the record by holding the
most days in jury trials in one year. I am
endorsed by every major law enforce-
ment association in Nevada.
Platform: I want to reduce the cost of liti-
gation for all our citizens. Also, the
courts need to speed up all cases.
Death penalty appeals should be con-
cluded within strict time limits.
 Page 10 State races

Nevada State School Board

Dave Cook
Residence: Carson City
Occupation: Professor of economics at Western
Nevada College.
Age: 58
Contact:
Vote4DaveCook@hotmail.com
www.Vote4DaveCook.com
Biography:
I’m a 28-year resident of Carson City. I have lived in Nevada my entire life. I’m a
fourth generation Nevadan. In the 1850s, my family settled in the Utah territory in
what would eventually become Lincoln County. I was born and raised in Las
Vegas in 1950 and moved to Carson City in 1980.
Community service:
■ Eight years on Carson City School Board (1988-1996), including one as board
president.
■ Two years as president of Carson City's "Silver Sage" PTA council (1994-1996).
■ Four years as a member of the State Board of Education (1997-2000), includ-
ing serving as chairman of the board’s charter school subcommittee (1999-2000).
■ Four years as a member of the Carson City Charter Review Commission
(2002-2005), and served as the commission's vice-president (2004- 2005).
Education:
■ Bachelor’s political science (UNLV)
■ Bachelor’s of science accounting (UNLV)
■ Masters of business administration (UNLV)
Honors:
Western Nevada College outstanding faculty member, 1999-2000.
Platform:
I’ve spent my entire life educating and caring about our children, as a college
teacher, local school board member and state school board member, among
many other efforts. I have decided to run for the State Board of Education
because educating Nevada’s children is so important to me and also because
public education faces such a challenging and uncertain future.
■ I want to increase opportunities for schools to use alternative educational pro-
grams such as partnerships with local colleges, magnet schools, and charter
schools. This will make our tax dollars go further.
■ We must minimize unnecessary repetitive student testing, by which I mean
tests that are being done merely for the sake of statistical measurements when
the results do not provide any specific assistance for individual students.
■ I want to maintain the rights of parents in Nevada to home school their children.
The suppression of the rights of parents that took place in California must never
happen in Nevada.
■ It has become obvious that the burdens placed upon our public schools by the
federal No Child Left Behind Act are not worth the money we get from the federal
government. It's time to end our participation in Nevada. I want our teachers to be
free in their own classrooms without the constant interference it creates. Our edu-
cation efforts need to be directed toward individual student needs in the class-
room.
Barbara Myers
Residence: Carson City
Occupation: School Speech Pathologist, Lyon
County School District
Age: 58
Contact:
882-8817
bjmyers49@aol.com
Education: California State University, Los Angeles
MS Business Organizational Management, University of LaVerne
Advanced studies Communication Disorders, California State University,
Northridge.
Record of Service:
During my eight-year tenure, I have served as board clerk for four years and
served on a variety of sub-committees, interview panels, and Department of
Education committees — such as the State Improvement Plan Committee. I
have been the State Board Northern Liaison to the Nevada Homeschool
Advisory Committee, Nevada Special Education Advisory Committee, and
Commission on Professional Standards.
Honors:
■ California Legislature Resolution for exemplary record of leadership
■ California Legislature Resolution for exemplary service to state vocational edu-
cation plan
■ United Way Gold Award
■ Recognition by Rep. Jim Gibbons for outstanding service to students in
Nevada
■ Outstanding Service Award Churchill County Educator’s Association
Platform:
I continue to believe that it is possible for Nevada to provide outstanding pub-
lic educational opportunities for the youth of Nevada. However, there are many
challenges that need to be overcome.
The educational system in Nevada is fragmented. There are no fewer than 10
governor-appointed commissions in education framework of Nevada. This is a
cumbersome and inefficient way to run public education. I believe that in the
upcoming legislative session, groundwork that was laid in the last session, by the
State Board of Education, to streamline the educational system, will come to
fruition. We have to run more efficiently and be cost-effective given the budget
restraints we are facing.
While I don’t relish serving during economic hard times, I do have the experi-
ence to move forward and make tough choices.
I have been a public school educator for 36 years and I believe that providing
many types of opportunities for youngsters to learn, including charter schools,
home schooling, and magnet schools, are invaluable. There must be choices
available to parents. I firmly believe no one knows children better than the parent
or parents. I have never accepted any campaign contributions during five previ-
ous elections. I will do the same in this campaign. I am open, honest, and acces-
sible and listen to constituents. You won’t see my posters all over town and you
won’t receive any unsolicited phone calls from me.

State Ballot Questions

Question 1
Shall the Nevada Constitution
be amended to eliminate an
unconstitutional requirement that a
person must reside in Nevada for 6
months prior to an election in order to
be eligible to vote in that election?
Question 2
Shall Article 1 of the Nevada
Constitution be amended in order: to
provide that the transfer of property from
one private party to another private
party is not considered a public use; to
provide that property taken for a public
use must be valued at its highest and
best use; t provide that fair market value
in eminent domain proceedings be
defined as the highest price the property
would bring on the open market and to
make certain other changes related to
eminent domain proceedings?
Question 3
Shall the Nevada Constitution be
amended to require that, before it can
enact an exemption from property tax or
from sales and use tax, the Nevada
Legislature must: (1) make certain
findings regarding the social or
economic purpose and benefits of the
exemption; (2) ensure that similar
classes of taxpayers must meet similar
requirements for claiming exemptions
and (3) provide a specific date on which
the exemption will expire?
Question 4
Shall the Sales and Use Tax Act of 1955
be amended to authorize the Legislature
to amend or repeal any provision of this
Act without an additional direct vote of
the people whenever necessary to carry
out any federal law or interstate
agreement for the administration,
collection or enforcement of sales and
use taxes, and to repeal an exemption
from the taxes imposed by this Act ot
certain aircraft and aircraft components?
National Race
U.S. House of Representatives
Craig Bergland
Party: Green
Residence:
Reno/Sparks
Occupation: Casino
worker, technical
designer, artist
Age: 59
Contact
Information:
craig@votebergland.org
www.votebergland.org
P.O. Box 12961, Reno, 89510.
Education: 10 years public schooling in
Sparks, graduated high school in Palm
Springs, Calif. Attended college at
College of the Desert, UNR and
Morrison College in Reno. Taught
post-secondary education in Reno for
four years. Participated in the UNR
Experimental College in 1973.
Platform:
Initially my concerns were — in
order: Peak oil and sudden energy col-
lapse (no gas), the economy, nuclear
war, and climate change.
Now I have waffled. Economic col-
lapse must not happen. If our econo-
my fails, it will lead to global depres-
sion, with millions of people in great
mortal danger. Depression is nothing
to ignore.
My positions on the importance of
self-sufficiency have succumbed to the
economic crisis. Solar water heaters
can only be installed if we are solvent
as a nation.
Unlike many others, I urge the
bailout of Wall Street. This may be our
only chance to regulate them.
Here is what we need to do:
Companies who take our tax money
should be held to:
No more golden parachutes. The
CEO must make only 200 times what
the wages of the lowest paid worker
are. No more bonuses. It must all be
repaid in full plus interest. Taxes and
fees on all Wall Street and currency
transactions. Average citizens must be
able to renegotiate their credit card
loans, car loans, student loans, and
house loans. New laws against usury,
and the end to obscene predatory
lending. Full transparency and moni-
toring of financial transactions includ-
ing penalties and prison for mis-
behavior.
And we must come together as
neighborhoods to share resources and
grow our own local foods, and manu-
facturing. My slogan is reboot, retool,
rebuild. We need a chicken in every
yard, a solar water heater on every
roof, a garden for every home, and a
local neighborhood co-operative.
Jill Derby
Party: Democrat
Residence:
Gardnerville
Occupation:
Educator/High
Education Consultant
Age: 68
Contact Information:
www.JillDerby.com
info@jillderby.com
Education: Doctorate University of
California, Davis - Anthropology 1988
Masters University of California, Davis
- Anthropology 1974
Bachelors University of Nevada, Las
Vegas - Anthropology 1970
Bachelors University of California, San
Francisco - Dental Hygiene 1962
Honors: 1999 National Women’s
History Month - UNR Recognition
Award, 2004 Woman Helping Women
Award. Truckee Meadows
Soroptimists
Record of Service:
I have also served 18 years on the
Nevada Board of Regents. As a regent,
I served as chairman and vice chair-
man.
Platform: Nevada needs a change from
politics as usual. Our economy has
stumbled badly. Nevadans are losing
their homes in record numbers. Gas
prices are sky-high. Banks are failing.
I am running for Congress to be an
independent voice for Nevada in
Washington. Our first priority must be
revitalizing Nevada's economy. We
can create new opportunity and growth
by making our state a leader in renew-
able energy development. I have
released the only comprehensive ener-
gy plan in this race to lower gas prices,
end our dependence on foreign oil, and
create a 21st century renewable ener-
gy economy. We need new oil drilling
here at home and strong investment in
the renewable energy sources that
Nevada has in abundance, such as
geo-thermal, solar, and wind. By har-
nessing these resources, we can cre-
ate a strong supply of well-paying, per-
manent jobs that can never be sent
overseas.
We also must help homeowners re-
negotiate their mortgages to allow folks
to stay in their homes and pay off their
debt. We must solve our national
healthcare crisis, so that all Americans
have access to affordable healthcare.
Seniors need help affording prescrip-
tion drugs that are becoming more
expensive every day. Our veterans
deserve the full educational, health-
care, and disability benefits they have
earned for their sacrifice in defense of
our nation — we cannot let them down.
John Everhart
Party: Independent
American
Residence: Elko
Occupation: GED
teacher in the prison
system.
Age: 61
Contact Information:
(775)340-5565
www.everhart4congress.com
john@everhart4congress.com
Education:
1974, University of Nevada, Mackay
School of Mines, B.S. Mining
Engineering.
1982, University of Tennessee,
Master's Degree in Education.
Record of Service:
A volunteer mentor at the Methodist
Children's Home.
A Court Appointed Special Advocate
for neglected and abused children.
A volunteer for the hospice program.
A volunteer mentor in the Juvenile
Probation, First-Offender Program.
I served in Vietnam from 1968-1969
and 1971, as a Cobra Helicopter,
Gunship Pilot. I was awarded the
Distinguished Flying Cross,and the VN
Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star.
Platform:
Reduce Foreign Oil Dependence;
Lower Energy Costs:
Protect Borders:
Bring troops home to defend American
soil. Use all means necessary to
secure borders. No unlawful resident
shall be eligible for permanent resi-
dent status; US Citizenship.
Every unlawful resident shall have 90-
days to post $25,000 bond, apply for
temporary guest worker status. After
90-day window, unlawful residents
apprehended, fined $12,500, and
deported."Birthright" citizenship shall
extend offspring of US Citizens.
Require CBO to report all debt; all
spending to Congress and the people.
Make all earmarks a matter of public
record with names, dates, sponsors,
amounts.
Cut wasteful, unnecessary, unconstitu-
tional government spending on mili-
tary-industrial complex; social spend-
ing. Balance federal budget, make
payments on $53 trillion national debt.
Reduce tax rates when possible.
Extend human rights to the unborn.
Protect our right to keep and bear
arms. Stop spying on law-abiding citi-
zens. I will cast 100 percent of my
congressional votes with Rep. Ron
Paul.
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Dean Heller
Party: Republican
Residence: Carson City
Occupation: U.S.
Congressman
Age: 48
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 7237
Reno, NV 89516-7237
(775) 827-2008
www.deanheller.com
Education: Bachelor's degree in busi-
ness administration, finance and securi-
ties analysis, from the University of
Southern California in 1985.
Record of Service: U.S. Congressman
Dean Heller was elected as Nevada’s
Representative for the Second
Congressional District in 2006. Prior
service to the state of Nevada includes
two terms in Nevada’s State Assembly
and three terms as Nevada’s Secretary
of State. Founding Board Member of
the Boys & Girls Club of Western
Nevada and the Western Nevada
Community College Foundation. He
also served as an Advisory Board
Member for Nevada's Foster
Grandparent program.
Platform:
With more than $300 billion in proposed
tax increases and bloated spending bills
to match, I am deeply concerned with
Congress’s current tax and spend atti-
tude. Lower taxes, smaller govern-
ment, fiscal responsibility are funda-
mental principles Congress should
embrace. Congress needs to learn who
pays for more government, higher ener-
gy prices, and higher food prices.
We need to get our economy back on
track by supporting policies that create
solvency in the financial markets,
adopting pro-growth measures, and
developing a strong domestic energy
policy that brings down the price of
energy and lessens our dependence on
foreign oil. We need to secure our bor-
ders and enforce current immigration
laws we have on the books today.
Moreover, I strongly oppose amnesty
for illegal immigrants and have voted to
prevent taxpayer-funded benefits like
housing, welfare, health care and gov-
ernment contracts, from going to illegal
aliens. I have supported legislation to
prevent illegal aliens from receiving
Social Security and authored legislation
to require English only ballots for feder-
al elections. I will continue to fight for
access to public lands and support local
communities in their efforts for econom-
ic development. Before any wilderness
designation decisions are made, we
must first determine the effects on graz-
ing allotments, mineral inventories, right
of ways, and any other uses for these
areas.
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